Samuele is 16 and has a passion for skateboarding. He has big dreams: going to university, move to California, and travel, but things change when he meets Alice, who could be the girl of his life.
Acting
Ludovico Tersigni's authentic panic as a boy becoming father.
Cinematography
Rome's skate spots and California dream visuals.
Writing
Nick Hornby adaptation keeps British wit, Italian soul.
Director
Andrea Molaioli
Ludovico Tersigni
Samuele
Barbara Ramella
Alice
Jasmine Trinca
Antonella
Luca Marinelli
Valerio
Fiorenza Tessari
Giovanna
Pietro Ragusa
Carlo
Tony Hawk
Voice
Gianluca Broccatelli
Lepre
Fausto Maria Sciarappa
Marco
Caterina Biasiol
Martina
Lidia Vitale
Nonna di Sam
Anna Ferzetti
Segretaria ASL
Lisa Galantini
Psicologa
Pietro Faiella
Padre depresso
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Nick Hornby's 2007 novel, relocated from London to Rome with Hornby's blessing.
Captures Italy's 2010s economic anxiety where even university dreams feel impossible for working-class kids.
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